Festivals
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Marshall Magic Days
Marshall’s beloved shops and restaurants will celebrate with four days of festivities, May 1 to 4, 2025. Marshall takes pride in its strong musical heritage, which will be on display throughout the weekend. All events are free and open to the public. Thursday, May 1 3:00 – 9:00pm: Celtic Monkey food truck across from MadCo. […]
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Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival
Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival
Rare Bird Cultural Arts is thrilled to announce the Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival, a celebration of roots music, craft, and community at Rare Bird Farm in rural Spring Creek, NC, on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, 2025. This intimate, family-friendly gathering showcases a diverse lineup of artists spanning Americana, country, […]
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Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival
Rare Bird Cultural Arts is thrilled to announce the Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival, a celebration of roots music, craft, and community at Rare Bird Farm in rural Spring Creek, NC, on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, 2025. This intimate, family-friendly gathering showcases a diverse lineup of artists spanning Americana, country, […]
Airing of the Quilts
Airing of the Quilts
The airing of quilts is a traditional rite of spring in the mountains. After a long winter with families snuggled under layers of warm handmade quilts, the warmer weather of springtime gave women a chance to freshen up and air-out these essentials covers. We want to invite you to be part in this special day! […]
Bluegrass & Bluegrass Gospel Music Festival
Bluegrass & Bluegrass Gospel Music Festival
This pre-opening event will be full of music and fun for the whole family! There will be music from 10 AM to 5 PM, a clogging workshop, guitar drawing, and our General Store will be open, serving warm apple pie and ice cream. Join us in supporting our recovery from Hurricane Helene, specifically the areas […]
Smoky Mountain SpringFest
Smoky Mountain SpringFest
Come on out for the annual Smoky Mountain SpringFest at Stecoah as we celebrate spring and our beautiful Great Smoky Mountains! This event is focused on outdoor activities and recreation with a selection of quality arts and craft vendors, food vendors, kids activities, demonstrations, music and dancing. We have an entire day’s schedule full of […]
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WNC Yarn Crawl
What is a yarn crawl??? “To tour/visit/salivate over a local yarn shops for extreme fiber enthusiasts.” -Urban Dictionary The Western North Carolina Yarn Crawl gives you and your friends a chance to create a self-guided tour, stopping by as many (or all!) Local Yarn Stores during this event for a chance to win prizes, shop […]
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Gem, Mineral, & Artisan Show
Gem, Mineral, & Artisan Show
The annual Mother’s Day Gem show sponsored by Franklin’s Gem and Mineral Museum has run for over 50 years. Each year rockhounds from all across the United States descend on Franklin for gem & mineral shows. These shows feature everything from fine jewelry to rough and cut gems & minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment and more. […]
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RAD Renaissance: A Celebration of Art, Resilience & Renewal in Asheville’s River Arts District
RAD Renaissance: A Celebration of Art, Resilience & Renewal in Asheville’s River Arts District
The River Arts District (RAD) is rising! On Saturday, May 10, 10AM—5 PM, Asheville’s iconic arts district will host RAD Renaissance, a powerful celebration of art, resilience, and renewal. As spring breathes new life into the city, this event will showcase the strength of the RAD community and mark a major milestone in its ongoing […]
Gem, Mineral, & Artisan Show
Gem, Mineral, & Artisan Show
The annual Mother’s Day Gem show sponsored by Franklin’s Gem and Mineral Museum has run for over 50 years. Each year rockhounds from all across the United States descend on Franklin for gem & mineral shows. These shows feature everything from fine jewelry to rough and cut gems & minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment and more. […]
Fiberfestival 2025
Fiberfestival 2025
Local Cloth is excited to present Fiberfestival: A Fiber Heritage Event and Artisan Market. This event showcases the work and products of fiber artists and fiber farmers from Local Cloth. In addition to supporting local fiber farmers and fiber artists, there will be fiber demonstrations, food and music, and a clothing swap! Join us for […]
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Gem, Mineral, & Artisan Show
Gem, Mineral, & Artisan Show
The annual Mother’s Day Gem show sponsored by Franklin’s Gem and Mineral Museum has run for over 50 years. Each year rockhounds from all across the United States descend on Franklin for gem & mineral shows. These shows feature everything from fine jewelry to rough and cut gems & minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment and more. […]
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PlottFest
PlottFest
PlottFest is a celebration of North Carolina's state dog - the Plott Hound - and Appalachian mountain heritage and culture. The festival features Plott dog competitions, a UKC bench show, live music, historical programs, local food, a variety of craft vendors, and more. PlottFest has been an annual event since 2012, with the goal of […]
Mayberry Farm Fest
Mayberry Farm Fest
Come on out for this year's Mayberry Farm Fest on May 16th-17th hosted by The Mount Airy Downtown Business Association! All are welcome to come celebrate local agriculture. Festivities include food, demonstrations, crafts, children's activities, music, heritage and cultural displays, tractors, and interactive fun for all. The weekend begins with a Tractor Parade at 6pm […]
Saluda Arts Festival
Saluda Arts Festival
Mark your calendars for May 17, 2025, and get ready to experience the 20th Annual Saluda Arts Festival—a milestone celebration set against the breathtaking backdrop of springtime in the Blue Ridge Mountains! As the crisp mountain air fills with the scent of blooming wildflowers and fresh greenery, historic Main Street will come alive with the […]
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Swain County Heritage Festival
Come and celebrate Appalachian Mountain Heritage in the Great Smoky Mountains small town of Bryson City! Friday evening is Southern Gospel Music night, and everyone can join in a sing-along at the end. Saturday - Memorial Day Ceremony featuring veterans. Then the music starts and lasts all day! Bluegrass, country, folk, and a little bit […]
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Garden Jubilee
Garden Jubilee
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Garden Jubilee, a spectacular gardening show gracing Main Street in historic downtown Hendersonville. This Memorial Day weekend event, hosted by the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville, transforms the area into a seven-block garden wonderland. Over 200 plant and craft vendors line the street, offering an extensive variety of annuals, perennials, […]
Just American Made Glass Festival
Just American Made Glass Festival
JAM Glass Gallery is hosting the Just American Made Glass Festival, free to attend. Festivities include a Figurine Show inside the gallery, scheduled flameworking demos inside the studio, outside vending with demos, live music, glass games, classes, giveaways, foraged tea, & more.
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Garden Jubilee
Garden Jubilee
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Garden Jubilee, a spectacular gardening show gracing Main Street in historic downtown Hendersonville. This Memorial Day weekend event, hosted by the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville, transforms the area into a seven-block garden wonderland. Over 200 plant and craft vendors line the street, offering an extensive variety of annuals, perennials, […]
